Mediaset controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Political influence and programming criticism
Mediaset has repeatedly been criticized because of its ownership relationship with Silvio Berlusconi and the perceived political implications of a major commercial broadcaster being linked to a serving or former prime minister. Critics have also objected to the entertainment emphasis and editorial content of some programming.
2008
Rete 4 frequency dispute
The European Court of Justice ruled that frequencies used by Rete 4 had been allocated unfairly relative to competitor Europa 7. The dispute became one of the most prominent regulatory controversies associated with Mediaset’s terrestrial broadcasting position.